The bank was robbed after he slid a note asking for $30,000, he got it and then robbed another bank asking for $40,000, but the teller pulled the alarm
In September 2026 Christopher McLean, 37, was sentenced to 78 months in prison for robbing the Fifth Third Bank located at 2822 South Boulevard in Charlotte, NC.
On March 26, 2025, McLean entered the Fifth Third Bank wearing a hat and a mask. McLean first posed as a customer and inquired about opening a business account.
A little while later, McLean pulled out a black handgun, pointed it at bank employees, and demanded $30,000 in cash.
A bank employee gave McLean the cash. Then on April 17, 2025, McLean entered the Truist Bank branch at 2222 South Blvd and passed a note to the bank teller demanding $40,000 cash.
McLean warned the teller that if anyone activated the silent alarm he would shoot. As the teller went to withdraw the cash, the teller hit the alarm and McLean fled the scene. McLean was arrested the following day.
In March 2026, McLean pleaded guilty to armed bank robbery. At the sentencing hearing, McLean was also ordered to pay $30,000 in restitution to Fifth Third Bank and $5,000 to a victim.
He was sentenced to 78 months in prison.
